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Is Cefdinir Safe To Take Orally Despite Being Allergic To Penicillin?
Question: My hospital doctor prescribed cefdinir for my diverticulitis. I had iv equivalent in hospital. I am allergic to penicillins
Is it safe for me to take orally
In hospital they put it through slpwly
Is it safe for me to take orally
In hospital they put it through slpwly
Brief Answer:
First, take a small trial dose.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sensitivity reaction is seen in almost 10% of patients so initially take a small dose of cefdinir (test dose)and if nothing happens you can take it otherwise switches over to Clindamycin oral.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
First, take a small trial dose.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sensitivity reaction is seen in almost 10% of patients so initially take a small dose of cefdinir (test dose)and if nothing happens you can take it otherwise switches over to Clindamycin oral.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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